Marlon Brando sends Sacheen Littlefeather on stage (1973): Brando won best actor for his iconic portrayal of Don Corleone in “The Godfather.” But he refused to accept the award, and instead sent a woman who said she was an Apache named Sacheen Littlefeather to speak on his behalf. Littlefeather's speech drew a mixture of applause and boos, as well as questions about whether she was truly a Native American herself. __